Cable theft leads to power outage in parts of Tshwane
The City of Tshwane remains concerned by the thievery of its infrastructure in various areas within the municipality. This follows the stealing of four main electricity wires in a field near Mooikloof Ridge early this morning.
Moreletapark Ext, 9, 23, 28, 44, 47,51 and 67 are without power due to the theft.
The City’s engineers and electricians are onsite to effect repairs and replace cables where applicable. It is estimated that power will be restored at around 22h00.
Meanwhile, the City’s electricity department in Region 3 has received a signal of a feeder cable trip in Wonderboom, Onderstepoort, Pretoria North and Doornpoort areas. The trip is symptomatic of an unconfirmed cable theft.
All electrical points should be treated as live at all times.
Affected customers are urged to report power failures by SMS. SMS the word power followed by your account number to 082 612 0333 or 44676. Or report a power failure to 012 358 9999, choosing the electricity option or 080 1111 556.